My wife's sister is contemplating buying a drumset for her daughter for Christmas and asked for my suggestions. I'm inclining toward Mapex's QR Series drum, since I've had very satisfactory experiences with their entry-level kits' hardware & sound, but have no idea about the quality of entry-level cymbals now days. Pre-packs should be the way to go, as it would be all bought online. All your suggestions will by highly appreciated. Thanks!

Depending on your price range, sabian B8 or B8 pro packs might work out well. I started out with a B8 Pro pack and am still using it today (although not for much longer).

Sabian B8 Pro Cymbal Performance Pack

$319 for a hi-hat, crash, and ride - all which sound great.

Just looking briefly on MF, there is a b8 pack for $300, but comes with 6 cymbals.
The pack equivalent to the B8 pro set is $219.


I'm sure paiste, zildjian, meinl, etc. also have equivalent sets, but I don't have experience with those brands.

the zildjian zht's are pretty good, much better sound than the zbt and zxt in my opinion.